¿ The Declaration of Interdependence ?

The Declaration of Interdependence: "When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the [...]"

Yesterday, Independence Day, Joe Romm, attempted a re-writing of the Declaration of Independence, suggesting that it's authors recognized the interdependence of all the peoples and nations of the earth.

Progressive Hogwash. Socialist Nonsense. One World Government Garbage.

The Declaration of Independence stands today, unchanged in meaning, that this nation, the United States, remains INDEPENDENT, it's people FREE. Romm notes the mention of "nature" twice in the first sentence, his implication being that the declarants of July 4, 1776 were somehow concerned with global warming. Joe, the implication is simply that nature is God's nature; natures laws, God's laws, hence the independent, separate and equal station of the United States of America among the nations of the world, and of the individual among our nation of individuals.

Atlas Shrugged

It has been 54 years since Ayn Rand penned her much-debated, 1,000+ page novel, Atlas Shrugged. Last Friday, the Hollywood elite were finally defeated in their long fought battle to prevent Ayn Rand's message from reaching the silver screen. My congratulations and thanks to John Aglialoro who purchased the rights to the Atlas Shrugged nearly two decades ago.

It is no surprise that most of the well-published critics deride the film, in stark contrast to the reviews of actual viewers who applaud the movie as a welcome and well done film.  Critic Michael Medved is a notable exception as he pronounces Atlas Shrugged a movie "...that sticks it to the ruling class that is deliberately and maliciously driving America into the ground".

I am particularly looking forward to the portrayal of our current first lady in the character Emma Chalmers. Long live John Galt.

On Chauncey DeVega's Herman Cain Post | AlterNet

On Chauncey DeVega's Herman Cain Post | AlterNet Herman Cain has raised some hackles within the Democrat Party, by daring to think conservative thoughts. DeVega stands by his reference "... to Herman Cain and other black conservatives as 'race minstrels' and 'mascots'...". Cain will not refer to himself as African-American, but uses the designation of American Black Conservative in describing himself both racially and politically.

I suspect that DeVega has done more to promote Mr. Cain's run for the Presidency than some of Herman's supporters. Yesterday, Herman Cain's chances were in the single digits in the early straw polls. I'll be watching what I expect to be his rapid ascendancy thanks to Chauncey. =/

Georgia Foreclosures Looking Better?

According to RealtyTrac's Foreclosure Report, Georgia's Foreclosure Filings dropped 3 percent in November.  Great!  The problem is that 1 in every 279 homes still stinks enough to keep us nearly 50% higher than the same month in 2009.  We find ourselves between 3rd place Michigan's 15,311 filings and 5th place Texas' 13,369 filings.  We Georgians are fortunate that we are well behind 1st place California's 57, 378 and Florida's 32,938, but being 4th out of 50 states in foreclosure filings is nothing of which to be proud.  

1099 Reporting Defeated! ... or was it?

The U.S. Senate voted (again) to rescind the section of "Obama Care" that would require the compilation and submission of Forms 1099 on all payments of $601 or more in a year.  Great!

But, what about the new additions of 1099 requirements for you to file a 1099 on rents received by you on your second home or cottage in the mountains?  Dean Zerbe of Forbes helps bring us back to reality.  Check out the link.  Have a great day. 

The real state of the union . . . by the numbers

The real state of the union . . . by the numbers

The South Rises Again

Census: South leads US in fastest growth | ajc.com

The 2010 census results are in and results show that Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and other southern states will add congressional representatives while northern states like New York and Michigan give up seats to the south. Most of the gain appears to benefit conservatives while the Democrat party will suffer most of the loss in representation.

Here in Georgia, the population has grown 18.3 percent to 9,727,566 since the 2000 census, the second highest percentage increase, second only to North Carolina among east coastal states.... and look at Texas, the biggest gainer of all, adding 4 seats to their congressional delegation.

This summer, look forward to a re-drawing of congressional district lines. Let's stay on top this time and try to avoid some of those outrageous districts created to benefit a political party and having nothing to do with good and honest representation of the voters in the district.

Amen.